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Method and apparatus for positioning a downhole tool

US7073582B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 9, 2004
Grant dateJul 11, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B47/053
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A tool positioning assembly for positioning downhole tools at desired locations within a wellbore. The current invention further provides methods for using a tool positioning assembly. The tool positioning assembly and methods for using the same reduce the number of downhole trips required to perform downhole operations.

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